Ongoing Events
Ruff Writers Take-and-Make Craft & More
Once a month | Multigenerational
Pick up some craft resources and stories for multigenerational family time. This brown bag program provides craft materials, instructions, and a recommended picture book story to open conversations and share positive life stories across different generations of family and friends.
Seed to Supper
Thursdays from April 23 to May 28 at 12pm | Adults
Seed to Supper is a free, two hour in-depth beginning gardening program offered by Penn State that meets every Thursday starting April 23 and ending May 28. This program provides novice and more experienced gardeners the tools they need to learn how to successfully grow a portion of their own food on a limited budget.
One-Time Programs
April Showers Bring Summer Flowers
Saturday, April 4 at 10:30am | Adults
Join us for a two-part gardening experience designed to help your garden bloom beautifully all season long.
In Cut Flower Gardening with Diane Dallos, learn the basics of growing a cut flower garden utilizing perennials and annuals.
Flowering Vines with Mary Kruger will investigate examples of climbing vines, both annuals and perennials, that grow in the Western Pennsylvania climate. Hints about their cultivation will also be provided.
Make Your Own Shampoo & Conditioner
Saturday, April 11 at 10am and 11am | Adults
Doctor Heather Setzenfand teaches how to make your own shampoo and conditioner in a pair of back-to-back classes. Shampoo at 10am. Conditioner at 11am. Please register for each class individually. Mandatory materials cost of $25 for each class, payable upon arrival. At least 8 individuals must register for each class to proceed.
Spring Book Sale
Thursday, April 16 to Sunday, April 19 during library hours | All ages
Stop by the Mars Area Library for the Spring Book Sale, held by the Friends of the Library! If you have large amounts of items to donate, bring them to the library between the days of Monday, April 13 and Wednesday, April 15.
Button Bouquets
Thursday, April 23 at 5pm | Ages 15+
Make a charming bouquet that will last forever! Using buttons, floral wire, salt shakers, and other materials, you’ll make a one-of-a-kind floral arrangement perfect for bringing a pop of color into a room. No previous crafting experience is needed, just bring your creativity!
Jellies and Jams
Friday and Saturday, May 1 and 2 at 11am | Adults
Discover the scientific reasoning behind today’s recommended methods for making and processing jam and jelly. This two hour workshop by Penn State will cover safe preservation practices, the basics of water bath and atmospheric steam canning, and techniques for making cooked and freezer jam and jelly. Participants will also learn about different pectin products, essential ingredient functions, and recipes for reduced-sugar and no-sugar-added options.